ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- High 165Hz refresh rate
- Excellent contrast and colors
- Built-in USB hub
- Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
- HDR looks washed out
- Ghosting and overshoot issues
- Requires frequent adjustments per content
- Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
- Dark colors could be better
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
The ZZA monitor generally receives positive feedback for its sharp display, high refresh rate up to 300Hz, and good value for the price. However, there are notable issues: one unit failed after a few months, the stand is reported as faulty by some users, and it lacks built-in speakers and RGB lighting. Overall, it is a solid budget gaming monitor with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- High refresh rate up to 300Hz
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup
- Large screen size
Cons
- Stand may be faulty
- No built-in speakers
- No RGB lighting as pictured
- Unit failed after a few months
- No 120Hz in settings by default
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | ZZA Z245A 24.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | — |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.45 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ZZA Z245A 24.5" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
